Inquiry report finds systemic, institutional failures at fault in PIMS nursery fire
Concludes criminal responsibility of an individual would have to be determined separately
An inquiry report has revealed that systemic and institutional failures were to blame for the deadly fire at the PIMS nursery on August 26, which claimed the lives of 14 newborns. The hospital and its senior management were found primarily responsible for not addressing known safety risks. The 52-point investigation uncovered that multiple safety measures were absent, inadequate, or not activated at the crucial time.
Only one child survived due to a nurse's vigilance. The committee reviewed various evidence including forensic findings, CCTV footage, call records, and witness statements. An electrical fault in the air conditioning unit was identified as the most probable cause, though the exact nature and responsibility for preventing it remain under further investigation.
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